🐶🚤 Cowes RNLI ended a busy Cowes Week with TWO callouts on Saturday — helping people from a grounded yacht before rescuing a man and his dog from a flooding vessel.

Tight racing, narrow victories and familiar faces at the front – but stronger winds are set to provide a much tougher test on the Solent over the coming days.

🧗 Can Isle of Wight Radio's Paul Topping conquer a 55-foot mast for charity? He's taking on the challenge at Cowes Week this afternoon alongside MP Richard Quigley to raise money for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

Sunshine, close racing and a victory for the historic royal yacht Bluebottle made for another memorable day as more than 640 boats took to the Solent for Cowes Week's bicentenary.

A family that helped launch the very first Cowes Week in 1826 is still playing a key role in the world-famous regatta as it celebrates its 200th anniversary.

Road closures, one-way systems and extra buses will be introduced during Cowes Week as the popular fireworks display makes its return.

The Friday night fireworks are returning as Cowes Week prepares for its landmark 200th anniversary celebrations in 2026.